Swindon vs Bristol Rovers: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Swindon Town prepare to host Bristol Rovers on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 13:30, this ENGLAND: League Two fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Swindon Town, currently 4th in the standings with 61 points from 34 games, are within reach of the top with 4 points behind. They've earned 33 points from 17 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Bristol Rovers, sitting 20th with 30 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Swindon Town and Bristol Rovers have favored Swindon Town, with Bristol Rovers claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-0). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Crewe, Swindon Town recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Ripley, Clarke, Knight-Lebel, Ball, Batty, Kilkenny, Nichols, Snowdon, Scanlon, Drinan, Holman. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

Bristol Rovers's last outing came against Grimsby, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a 4-1-3-2 system. Their starting XI featured Young, Mola, Kilgour, Balmer, Senior, Thompson-Sommers, Smallwood, De Havilland, Akhamrich, Harrison, Quigley. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Swindon Town are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Swindon Town and Bristol Rovers are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Swindon Town's fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Bristol Rovers's games average 3 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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